Newton and Light

Rhode Island Department of Education
Lesson Plan

Lesson Title: Newton and Light

State Standards: GLEs/GSEs

National Standards:

Context of Lesson:

Newton's analysis of the spectrum by Refraction and by Diffraction.

Opportunities to Learn:

Depth of Knowledge

Prerequisite Knowledge

Plans for Differentiating Instruction

Accommodations and modifications

Environmental factors

Materials

Prism Spectroscope
Diffraction Spectroscope

Objectives:

Instruction:

Opening:

Engagement:

Closure:

Assessment:

Reflections

(only done after lesson is enacted)

Student Work Sample 1 – Approaching Proficiency:

Student Work Sample 2 – Proficient:

Student Work Sample 3 – Exceeds Proficiency: